Gugulipids

Gugulipid is the registered name for the gum resin that comes from commiphora mukul, an Indian medicinal tree. The gum resin is used to prepare a special extract that is marketed under the name Gugulipid. Gugulipid, also referred to as guggul, is used to lower cholesterol levels by reducing the amount of harmful serum lipids that are present in the bloodstream. In addition to lowering cholesterol, Gugulipid can be used to promote weight loss.*